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- 1Frequent cannabis use linked to more severe epilepsy●Frequent cannabis use tied to more severe epilepsy
Researchers at WashU Medicine report that people who use cannabis frequently tend to have more severe epilepsy, with the findings also covered by Medical Xpress. The study suggests heavy cannabis use is associated with worse seizure outcomes, a notable result given growing legalization and widespread assumptions that cannabis helps neurological conditions.
- 2Blocking immune cells' path into brain limits neurodegeneration▼Blocking immune cells’ path into brain limits neurodegeneration
Researchers at WashU Medicine report that blocking the route immune cells use to enter the brain can limit neurodegeneration. The findings suggest that preventing immune cell infiltration may slow the damage seen in neurodegenerative diseases, pointing to a potential new therapeutic strategy.